As the weather cools down, it’s time to get to work on those DIY projects. Everyone right now is doing a ton of work on their homes: installing new floors, redoing their kitchens, and investing in new furniture. But as fall and winter approach and temperatures start to cool down, our homes experience massive changes in air quality and humidity. Those changes can wreak havoc on the longevity of those projects – and on your quality of life. Fortunately, there’s a simple fix: a humidifier.
Here are just some of the ways a humidifier can help your DIY projects last longer – and your family live more comfortable.
Protect wood finishes
Natural wood looks incredible, but is susceptible to damage when the humidity in your home shifts up and down. Avoid warping and cracking by ensuring your home’s humidity sits at between 30-50%, and ideally at 45%. Your new flooring, door and window frames, and expensive furniture will thank you for it.
Say goodbye to mold
When humidity is too high, mold thrives, and the result isn’t pretty. Mold eats away at wallpaper, drywall, carpet, floorboards and wooden studs. Given enough time, it can cause serious structural damage – and breathing in those mold spores definitely isn’t good for your family’s lungs. Healthy humidity levels will ensure the longevity of your DIY projects, and will keep your family healthy as well.
Use less energy
Keeping your home at optimum humidity levels means you’ll feel warmer – and will be less likely to have to crank up the heat when winter arrives. This will result in less wear and tear on your home and your HVAC system, and is great news for your energy bills!
Ward off illness
Flu viruses love dry air. But balanced humidity along with proper ventilation and temperature control can create an environment that’s great for your family – but less so for airborne illnesses. Integrate a humidifier into your HVAC system and breathe easily all day long.
If you’ve been too busy with other home improvements to think about your home’s air quality, now’s the ideal time to integrate a whole-house humidifier into your home HVAC system. If you do have a humidifier up and running, make it a point to check that everything is running smoothly and that your system is keeping your home at optimum humidity. Call Shaw or fill out the form below to install or inspect your humidifier and ensure that your home – and its air quality – remains in top condition.